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It"s Complicated

Renato Mariotti & Asha Rangappa

Join former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti and former FBI Special Agent and Yale Law School lecturer Asha Rangappa as they break down for Legal AF the biggest legal and political stories with sharp insight, real experience, and an unapologetic pro-democracy perspective. No spin, no both-sides nonsense — just the facts, the law, and what it all means for our democracy.

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00:41:23

Mike Pence's Dumb Privilege; Jim Jordan's Circus...

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2023/02/17

Pence gets a subpoena and tries a novel, but dumb argument to get out of testifying.The Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government is a circus sideshow.Rihanna puts on a great show.Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariottiFollow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/Follow Renato on Instagram:

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00:42:57

What's So Complicated About Hush Money, Spy Balloons,...

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2023/02/10

Pomerantz wrote a book saying he really wanted to prosecute Trump. Now Bragg seems like he might be resurrecting Trump's hush money case. But the prosecution could still be complicated.A Chinese balloon captivated the United States and made many Americans act really dumb.The Grammys are a full-fledged offering to Satan...or maybe it's just entertainment.Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Follow Renato on Twitter:

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00:43:32

Reforms to Policing is Complicated

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2023/02/03

Holding Police accountable for their actions is very complicated. Changing right-wing conspiracy theorists' minds is complicated.Staying active and healthy is complicated.Asha and Renato discuss what prosecution of the people who beat Tyre Nichols so severely that he died from his injuries will probably look like. And why it's so hard to hold police accountable.Video footage from the attack on Paul Pelosi was just released. The truth doesn't look anything like what the conspiracy theorists

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00:43:23

What's So Complicated About Subverting Sanctions;...

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2023/01/27

This week: Asha and Renato discuss the indictment of the former head of the FBI Counter Intel Division in New York Charles McGonigal; the charges against Alec Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez Reed - Rust's armorer; plus the benefits of sending your kid to college outside of the US.Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariottiFollow Asha on Instagram:

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00:43:14

What's So Complicated About Storing Classified...

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2023/01/20

Asha and Renato discuss whether Biden has criminal liability with the documents found at his home and office. Plus Asha gets grounded.Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariottiFollow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/Follow Renato on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renato.mariotti/Asha's Substack:

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00:43:45

What's So Complicated About A Special Grand Jury;...

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2023/01/12

This week Asha and Renato delve into the Special Grand Jury that just wrapped up in Georgia. Does Fani Willis have the goods?Also, Brazil faced a January 6th-style attack on January 8th. How will they handle the aftermath of their copycat coup?Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariottiFollow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/Follow

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00:32:31

What's So Complicated About The Jan. 6 Report;...

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2023/01/07

Happy New Year!Renato is back from his COVID Cruise in time to talk with Asha about the Jan. 6 Committee's Report and House Republicans' historic inability to elect a Speaker.Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariottiFollow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/Follow Renato on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renato.mariotti/

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00:37:17

What’s So Much More Complicated about Arresting Trump...

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2022/12/19

What is taking DoJ so long to indict Trump? Why did it only take them a few weeks to nab SBF? What will be the impact of the Jan 6. Committee criminal referrals?In loving memory of Dolly.Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariottiFollow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/Follow Renato on Instagram:

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00:49:54

What's So Complicated About Holding Trump...

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2022/12/08

This week Asha and Renato discuss Trump's many growing legal issues and which cases have the best chance of sticking. Plus some vacation talk. Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariottiFollow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/Follow Renato on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renato.mariotti/

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00:39:46

What's So Complicated About the Mainstreaming of Hate

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2022/12/01

Asha and Renato talk about: the rise of anti-Semitism and its normalization in mainstream media and by elected officials; how Republicans will run the House; plus how to deal with right-wing family members.Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariottiFollow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/Follow Renato on Instagram:

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00:40:45

What's So Complicated About A Special Counsel;...

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2022/11/24

Asha and Renato discuss what the appointment of Jack Smith as Special Counsel investigating NARA-Lago and January 6th means.Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariottiFollow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/Follow Renato on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renato.mariotti/Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtu.be/erPzCdFXx1I

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00:47:37

(re-upload) What's So Complicated About Consent...

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2022/11/18

Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/its-complicatedFollow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renato_mariottiFollow Asha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asha.rangappa/Follow Renato on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renato.mariottiCheck out our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated

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00:01:03

It's Complicated!

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2022/11/11

On Topic with Renato Mariotti is now It's Complicated with Renato Mariotti AND Asha Rangappa!

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00:48:47

What's So Complicated About Kash; Twitter; Naming a Pet?

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2022/11/11

Welcome to the first episode!Renato and Asha explain the different types of immunity against prosecution; why Musk's Twitter isn't the "Digital Town Square" he proclaims it to be; plus pet stuff!

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00:58:52

Trump Under Investigation: Will He Be Held...

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2022/07/16

Renato discussed the ongoing investigations of Donald Trump by the January 6th Committee and U.S. Department of Justice. He was joined by former FBI counterintelligence agent and legal analyst Asha Rangappa.

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01:00:23

Invasion of Ukraine: What More Can Be Done? (with...

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2022/03/08

Renato and Patti discussed Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. They were joined by Olga Lautman, Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis.Thanks Magic Mind! Go to magicmind.co/ONTOPIC and use code ONTOPIC at checkout for 20% off.Thanks, BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/ontopic,

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01:12:50

How Objective Is the Law? (with Elie Mystal)

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2022/02/18

Renato and Patti discussed hot legal topics, including U.S. Supreme Court, voting rights, and a potential prosecution of Donald Trump and his allies. They were joined by Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent for The Nation.

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00:55:10

Supreme Inequity: What Progress Can the Law Make For...

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2022/02/10

Renato and Patti discussed President Biden’s anticipated pick of the first black woman to serve as a Supreme Justice, as well as racial and gender equity in the law. They were joined by Fatima Goss-Graves, President and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center.Thanks, BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/ontopic.

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00:56:23

Seditious Conspiracy: Who Will Be Charged Next? (with...

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2022/01/16

Renato and Patti discussed the recent indictment of the Oath Keeper leader and others for seditious conspiracy in connection with the January 6th insurrection. They were joined by MSNBC National Security Analyst Frank Figliuzzi, former FBI assistant director for counterintelligence.Thanks, BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/ontopic.

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00:50:36

Attack on the Capitol: Can We Preserve Democracy?...

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2022/01/06

Renato and Patti discussed the January 6th attack, the Congressional investigation, and potential DOJ criminal charges. They were joined by Congressman Mike Quigley, a member of the House Intel Committee.Thanks, BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/ontopic.

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